Homemade Pepperoni Pizza

Making the Pizza Dough In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

2.Add the flour, sugar, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.

3.Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

Preparing the Pizza Sauce In a medium saucepan, combine the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Assembling the Pizza Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C). Divide the pizza dough in half to make two 12-inch pizzas. Roll out each portion into a round circle.

6.Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Arrange the pepperoni slices over the cheese.

Baking the Pizza Bake the pizzas for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

Garnishing the Pizza Remove the pizzas from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.